Explore Rocky’s high country and the animals who make their home there. What adaptations allow them to live in this harsh environment? What relationships tie the alpine world together, making it possible for life to thrive? Learn all about the amazing critters of the tundra in this course, and venture to the tundra with us for a chance to see these amazing animals in person!
Who: Participants ages 16 and up.
Program level: Moderate – These programs are most appropriate for those with some hiking experience. Expect to travel 1 to 2 miles over the course of the program and to be on your feet for several hours at a time. Participants should be comfortable navigating both maintained trails and unmaintained meadows or wooded areas. Transportation will be in a 15-passenger van with bench seats and a narrow aisle that requires stepping up to enter. Prior experience hiking or walking above 8,000 feet is recommended.
This program has a classroom session and a field based section.
When: Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517, and travel together to various locations within RMNP in Conservancy vehicles. All required fees and permits for park entry are included in your registration.
What to Bring:
About Your Instructor: Kathy Brazleton is recently retired from Rocky Mountain National Park, having been a National Park Service ranger for over 35 years at 6 NPS areas, holding positions in Interpretation, Law Enforcement, and Resource Mgmt. She holds a B.S. in Forestry/Outdoor Recreation with a minor in Natural Resources Management from Colorado State University, and an M.S. from Southern Oregon State University in Outdoor Education with a minor in Plant Ecology.
